citizenship
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These remaining cases have massive implications for democracy, civil liberties, and the fundamental question of who gets to be an American; they include disputes over birthright citizenship, voting rights, immigration, and executive authority.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
I’m moving to Canada or Iceland or the south of France; I need to find my grandmother’s birth certificate and apply for dual citizenship.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Congress adopted birthright citizenship in the Immigration and Nationality Acts of 1940 and 1952.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Many are in limbo, caught between Indian pressure to leave and Bangladesh's refusal to accept them without formal proof of citizenship.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“The citizenship test is really tough. Even high school students don’t know all the facts we’re tested on.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
Vocabulary lists containing citizenship
Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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Citizenship (Civics) - Middle School
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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3
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